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COHERENT CORP. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Dec 20, 2011)

Filed December 20, 2011For Securities:COHR

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from II-VI Incorporated, dated December 20, 2011, primarily serves to disclose a press release issued on December 19, 2011. The press release details the financial impact of the Thailand flooding on the company and revises its financial outlook for the second quarter and the full fiscal year 2012. This suggests a significant disruption to the company's operations and supply chain, necessitating a downward adjustment to its previously stated financial guidance. Investors should pay close attention to the specific quantitative impact of the flooding as outlined in the press release (Exhibit 99.1). The revision to the fiscal year 2012 outlook indicates a potentially material effect on the company's profitability and revenue projections. This filing highlights the vulnerability of global supply chains and the importance of risk management for companies operating in affected regions.

Key Highlights

  • 1II-VI Incorporated issued a press release on December 19, 2011, to disclose the financial impact of Thailand flooding.
  • 2The company revised its financial outlook for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012.
  • 3The company also revised its financial outlook for the full fiscal year 2012.
  • 4The press release quantifying the financial impact is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 5The filing indicates potential disruptions to II-VI's operations and supply chain due to the flooding.
  • 6This event required a reassessment of previously provided financial guidance.
  • 7The company's principal executive offices are located in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary reason for this Form 8-K filing is to publicly disclose a press release issued by II-VI Incorporated on December 19, 2011, which details the financial impact of the Thailand flooding on the company and revises its financial outlook for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2012.

The Thailand flooding had a negative impact, forcing II-VI Incorporated to revise its financial outlook downwards for both the second quarter and the full fiscal year 2012. The specific financial impact is detailed in the press release furnished with this filing.

The detailed information regarding the financial impact of the Thailand flooding and the revised outlook for the second quarter and fiscal year 2012 can be found in the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The date of the earliest event reported in this filing is December 19, 2011, which is the date the press release regarding the Thailand flooding was issued.